Aylesford | |
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Medieval bridge over the River Medway at Aylesford | |
Location within Kent | |
Population | 10,660 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | TQ729589 |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | AYLESFORD |
Postcode district | ME20 |
Dialling code | 01622 |
Police | Kent |
Fire | Kent |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
UK Parliament | |
Aylesford is a village and civil parish on the River Medway in Kent, England, 4 miles (6 km) northwest of Maidstone.
Originally a small riverside settlement, the old village comprises around 60 houses, many of which were formerly shops. Two pubs, a village shop and other amenities are located on the high street. Aylesford's current population is around 5,000.[2][citation needed]
The Parish of Aylesford covers more than seven square miles (18 km2), stretching north to Rochester Airport estate and south to Barming,[3] and has a total population of over 10,000 (as of 2011),[4] with the main settlements at Aylesford, Eccles, Blue Bell Hill and (part of) Walderslade.[5]
Aylesford Newsprint was a major employer in the area and the largest paper recycling factory in Europe, manufacturing newsprint.[citation needed] It closed in 2015.[6]